Original Instructions

OPERATING MANUAL
e-Tower
[Mazatrol MATRIX]

Manual No.: H757SA0023E

Serial No.:

Before using this machine and equipment, fully understand the contents of this manual to ensure proper operation. Should any questions arise, please ask the nearest Technical Center or Technology Center.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
1. Be sure to observe the safety precautions described in this manual and the contents of the safety plates on the machine and equipment. Failure may cause serious personal injury or material damage. Please replace any missing safety plates as soon as possible. No modifications are to be performed that will affect operation safety. If such modifications are required, please contact the nearest Technical Center or Technology Center. For the purpose of explaining the operation of the machine and equipment, some illustrations may not include safety features such as covers, doors, etc. Before operation, make sure all such items are in place. This manual was considered complete and accurate at the time of publication, however, due to our desire to constantly improve the quality and specification of all our products, it is subject to change or modification. If you have any questions, please contact the nearest Technical Center or Technology Center. Always keep this manual near the machinery for immediate use. If a new manual is required, please order from the nearest Technical Center or Technology Center with the manual No. or the machine name, serial No. and manual name. Issued by Manual Publication Section, Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, Japan
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CONTENTS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................... 1-1

1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 Rule ....................................................................................................................1-1 Basic Safety .......................................................................................................1-1 Safety Considerations Relating to Operators including Clothing ........................1-2 Safety Considerations Relating to Machine Operation .......................................1-2 Safety Considerations Relating to Maintenance .................................................1-2

TURNING ON AND OFF THE POWER TO THE e-Tower.................... 2-1

2-1 2-2 Turning the Power ON........................................................................................2-1 Turning the Power OFF ......................................................................................2-2

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e-Tower OUTLINE ................................................................................ 3-1 IT WORK LIST...................................................................................... 4-1

4-1 4-2 4-3 Outline ................................................................................................................4-1 Display Contents ................................................................................................4-2 Inputting Data .....................................................................................................4-4
Machine data .......................................................................................................... 4-4 Part list.................................................................................................................... 4-5 Reading the part list data created by the IT Work List of M640M Pro .................... 4-6 Entering part data (entry from list display) .............................................................. 4-7 Entering part data (direct entry) .............................................................................. 4-9 Editing part data.................................................................................................... 4-10 Deleting part data ................................................................................................. 4-10

4-3-1 4-3-2 4-3-3 4-3-4 4-3-5 4-3-6 4-3-7

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Entering Weekly Messages ..............................................................................4-11 Outputting Work Lists .......................................................................................4-11

ACTIVE MONITOR............................................................................... 5-1

5-1 5-2 5-3 Outline ................................................................................................................5-1 Voice Messages .................................................................................................5-4 Key Operations...................................................................................................5-5
Cursor keys (, , , ), page keys (PageUp, PageDown) ................................. 5-5 Enter key .............................................................................................................. 5-6

5-3-1 5-3-2

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Menu Bar............................................................................................................5-8
File .......................................................................................................................... 5-8 Parameter ............................................................................................................... 5-8 Help ........................................................................................................................ 5-8

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MENU BUTTONS ................................................................................. 6-1

6-1 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-9 Outline ................................................................................................................6-1 Read IT Work Lists .............................................................................................6-2 Digital Manual.....................................................................................................6-2 Virtual Training ...................................................................................................6-3 Simulated ATC Recovery ...................................................................................6-4 ATC Recovery ....................................................................................................6-5 Machining Status Monitor Camera/ATC Monitor Camera...................................6-6 Periodical Maintenance ....................................................................................6-10 Alarm Search....................................................................................................6-11

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6-10 Extended Function............................................................................................6-12

MOBILE MESSENGER ........................................................................ 7-1

7-1 7-2 Outline ................................................................................................................7-1 Report Functions ................................................................................................7-1
Machining completion report (Cycle Finish)............................................................ 7-2 Nearing machining completion report (Soon Cycle Fin.) ........................................ 7-3 Alarm occurrence report (Alarm Occur) .................................................................. 7-3 Alarm reset report (Alarm Cleared)......................................................................... 7-4 Alarm not reset report (Alarm not clear) ................................................................. 7-4 Override reduction report (Rapid Override downed report) .................................... 7-5

7-2-1 7-2-2 7-2-3 7-2-4 7-2-5 7-2-6

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Inquiry Function (Available in Japan Only) .........................................................7-6

Menu page.............................................................................................................. 7-6 Machine Status screen ........................................................................................... 7-7 Work Progress screen ............................................................................................ 7-8 Schedule screen ..................................................................................................... 7-9 Time Study screen................................................................................................ 7-10

7-3-1 7-3-2 7-3-3 7-3-4 7-3-5

PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS.................................................... 8-1

8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6 Displaying the Parameter Setting Windows........................................................8-1 Interpreting the Parameter Lists .........................................................................8-2 Common Window ...............................................................................................8-3 Communication Window.....................................................................................8-5 Voice Window.....................................................................................................8-7 Mobile Messenger Window ................................................................................8-9

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Outline .................................................................................................................... 8-9 Report function ..................................................................................................... 8-10 Inquiry function (available in Japan only).............................................................. 8-14

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Function Path Window......................................................................................8-16 Common2 Window ...........................................................................................8-17

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The precautions to be observed to ensure safe operation of the system are described here. The machine must not be operated until these precautions have been thoroughly understood.

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Rule
1. This section contains the precautions to be observed as to the working methods and states usually expected. Of course, however, unexpected operations and/or unexpected working states may take place at the user site. During daily operation of the machine, therefore, the user must pay extra careful attention to its own working safety as well as to observe the precautions described below. 2. The meanings of our safety precautions to DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are as follows: : DANGER

Failure to follow these instructions could result in loss of life.

: WARNING

Failure to observe these instructions could result in serious harm to a human life or body.

: CAUTION

Failure to observe these instructions could result in minor injuries or serious machine damage.

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Basic Safety
! There are high voltage terminals on the electrical control cabinet, transformer, motors, junction boxes, and other equipment (with a high-voltage danger mark attached). DO NOT touch any of them under any circumstances. ! Do not turn on the power supply in the state the doors and/or protective covers are removed.

DANGER

WARNING

! Do not touch any switch with wet hands. ! If there is a power failure, switch off the main power disconnect switch immediately.

CAUTION

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Safety Considerations Relating to Operators including Clothing

! Tie back long hair which could become entangled in drive mechanisms. Always completely fasten buttons and hooks on the arms of clothing to avoid the danger of entanglement in drive mechanisms. ! Wear safety equipment (goggles, safety shoes, etc.) whenever possible. ! Only operate the system when you are in good health. If you feel unwell - however minor the problem, do not operate the system.

WARNING

CAUTION

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Safety Considerations Relating to Machine Operation

Before attempting machine operation, ensure that you fully understand the information on handling this system, and the contents of the controller instruction manual. ! Do not operate the machine during violent thunderstorms. ! After the completion of system operation, press the POWER OFF button on the NC operating panel, switch off the main power disconnect switch of the machine, switch off the main power disconnect switch of the system at the control panel, and then the factory power supply before you leave the machine.

CAUTION

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Safety Considerations Relating to Maintenance

Before attempting machine maintenance, ensure that you fully understand the information on maintenance. ! Always switch off the main power disconnect switch and lock it before carrying out any maintenance work. This will eliminate the possibility of the machinery being accidentally started by someone else. ! Before starting maintenance work that has to be carried out while the power is ON, put up a large, conspicuous sign so that persons who are not involved in the work will not interfere with the system. Such work must be carried out by at least two people working in cooperation: after completing each step in the operation they must exchange signals to mutually confirm completion before moving on to the next step. If the maintenance work does not require the use of compressed air, shut off the compressed air source.

WARNING

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TURNING ON AND OFF THE POWER TO THE e-Tower

TURNING ON AND OFF THE POWER TO THE e-Tower

The following explains the procedure for turning on and off the power to the e-Tower.

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Turning the Power ON

< Procedure > (1) Turn ON the main power disconnect switch of the machine. * When a laptop is used for the personal computer of the e-Tower, steps (2) and (3) below are not necessary. (2) Turn on the UPS by pressing the POWER ON/OFF button (ON: The button is depressed). The POWER/BACK UP lamp blinks for a while and then keeps lighting.

(3) Turn on the power to the e-Tower monitor. (4) Turn on the power to the e-Tower personal computer (PC).

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TURNING ON AND OFF THE POWER TO THE e-Tower

Turning the Power OFF

< Procedure > (1) Click the button at the lower left corner of the screen.

(2) In the menu list, select [Shut down]. * When a laptop is used for the personal computer of the e-Tower, steps (3) and (4) below are not necessary. (3) After confirming that the power to the e-Tower PC is turned off, turn off the UPS by pressing the Power ON/OFF button (OFF: The button is raised). Soon, the POWER/BACK UP lamp turns off.

(4) Turn off the power to the e-Tower monitor. (5) Turn OFF the main power disconnect switch of the machine.

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e-Tower OUTLINE

e-Tower OUTLINE
e-Tower has the following functions: ! ! ! It incorporates IT-age functions that help improve productivity. It monitors the operating status of machines. It offers assistance to users who need help with operations.

Work List Creation

Office

Operating Status Inquiry (in Japan only)

Manager (outside the office) Mobile Messenger

IT Work Specification Work List Mobile Messenger Plant Operator

Transmission of Work List

Machining Completion Report

Active Monitor

Work List Reading Machining According to the Work List

Fig. 3-1 e-Tower schematic diagram

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e-Tower OUTLINE

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IT WORK LIST

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IT WORK LIST
Outline
The following functions are available: ! ! 1. The IT Work List (work list) for a one week period (machining schedule) can be created on the IT Work List input screen at the PC in the office. The work list information is transferred to the operators in data form, ensuring accuracy.

Operating environment A PC with the following environment is required to handle IT Work Lists. ! ! Operating system: MicrosoftWindows2000, MicrosoftWindowsXP, MicrosoftWindows Vista, MicrosoftWindows7 The screen resolution should be XGA (1024 768 dots) or better. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

Note: 2.

Installation Copy the folder C:\Tower\towerwlsetup from the e-Tower PC to the PC in which you want to install the program. After that, run SETUP.EXE in the towerwlsetup folder and then follow the instructions displayed on the screen to install the program.
e-Tower PC C:\ PC where system is to be installed Tower towerwlsetup Copy whole folder to the PC via the network or using USB memory

Approx. 1.5 MB Fig. 4-1 Installation procedure

Run SETUP.EXE in the towerwlsetup folder

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Starting the system Run [IT Work List MATRIX] under [Mazak e-Tower] in the Start menu.

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Installation location The program is installed in the C:\towerwlmatrix folder of the PC in which you want to install the program.

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IT WORK LIST

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Notes Use the IT Work List meeting the NC unit of the machine as indicated below.
Table 4-1 NC Unit Mazatrol MATRIX M640M Pro IT Work List and the NC unit Screen Title of the IT Work List IT Work List MATRIX IT Work List Installation Location C:\towerwlmatrix C:\towerwl

It is possible to read the Part list created by the IT Work List of Mazatrol M640M Pro by the IT Work List of MATRIX. For details, refer to 4-3-3 Reading the part list data created by the IT Work List of M640M Pro.

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Display Contents
1. Displayed data A. Main screen

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Main screen

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IT WORK LIST Table 4-2 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Menu bar Machine Name Display Start Date Gantt chart display area Weekly Message Picture Browse Part Name Order No. Work No. Time Study Image file path Picture Start Date Start Time Quantity Complete Date Complete Time Color Notes Operation buttons Guide to the main screen Item Menu bar Machine selection combo box Start date designation button Gantt chart display area Message input area Part image display area Browse button Part name Order designation Work No. Machining time (hours : minutes : seconds) Full path of the image file Browse button for pictures Date of start of machining Time of start of machining Planned number of parts to be machined Planned date of completion of machining Planned completion time of machining Color selection button Notes about the workpiece For move/add/edit/delete operations Description

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Gantt chart display area

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Gantt chart display area

Table 4-3 No. 1 2 3

Guide to gantt chart display area Item Description Time indication Date and day indication Gantt chart

Time axis label Date, day labels Gantt chart

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IT WORK LIST

Inputting Data
This section explains how to create data for the IT Work List and transfer it to the e-Tower.

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Machine data
Before an IT Work List can be used, the machines to which it is to be transferred to must be registered. The procedures for registering, editing, and deleting machine data are explained here. 1. Registering machine data < Procedure > (1) Select [File] [Machine Mgr] from the menu bar to display the Machine Mgr window.

(2) Select the [New] button to display the screen below. Enter the machine number and machine name on this screen.

(3) Select [OK] to register the machine data. 2. Editing machine data < Procedure > (1) Select the [Edit] button to display the screen data entry window. on this screen. (2) Select [OK] to change the machine data. Edit the machine name

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Deleting machine data < Procedure > (1) Select the machine data to be deleted. (2) Select the [Delete] button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. (3) Select [Yes] to delete the machine data. Select [No] to cancel deletion. Note: All the data relating to the machine will be deleted.

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Part list
There are two methods for entering data: direct data entry and entry using pre-registered data (from the part list). The methods for registering, editing, and deleting part list data are explained here. Registration of up to 256 part list data is possible. 1. Registering part list data < Procedure > (1) Select the [Browse] button on the main screen to display the Browse for List window.

(2) Select the [Addition] button to display the data entry window shown below, then enter the part name, work number, machining time and notes.

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IT WORK LIST

Note 1: For Work No., a character-string of up to 32 characters, including numbers (0 to 9), alphabets (A to Z), and symbols (_, ., + and ), can be entered. Note 2: If only a number is used for Work No., entry is possible only within the range of 1 to 99999999. (3) Select [OK] to register the entered data in the part list. 2. Editing the part list < Procedure > (1) Select the [Browse] button to display the Browse for List window. (2) Specify the line of data to be changed. (3) Select the [Edit] button to display the data entry window, then edit the part name, work number, machining time, notes, and any other information. (4) Select [OK] to replace the existing data with the entered data. 3. Deleting part list data < Procedure > (1) Select the [Browse] button to display the Browse for List window. (2) Specify the data to be deleted. (3) Select [Delete]. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. (4) Select [Yes] to delete the identified part data. Select [No] to cancel deletion. Note: All the data relating to the part will be deleted.

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Reading the part list data created by the IT Work List of M640M Pro
It is possible to read the part list data, created by the IT Work List of M640M Pro, by the IT Work List of MATRIX and add it to its part list. < Procedure > (1) Before starting the IT Work List of MATRIX, copy the part list data (C:\towerwl\wlist.dat) created by the IT Work List of M640M Pro to the folder (C:\towerwlmatrix) where the IT Work List of MATRIX is stored. (2) Run the IT Work List of MATRIX. The part list data created by the IT Work List of M640M Pro is automatically added to the part list of MATRX. The file name of the copied part list data, created by the IT Work List of M640M Pro, is changed to bak_wlist.dat. Note: If the number of part list data of MATRIX exceeds 256, the data in excess of 256 are not added.

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Entering part data (entry from list display)

The method for entering part data by using the registered part list is explained here. < Procedure > (1) Select the machine whose schedule is to be edited from the Machine Name selection box. INTEe410H1 INTEe410H2 INTEe650H1 INTEe650H2 INTEe1060a INTEe1060b Remark:

The machine names registered in the Machine Mgr window will be displayed in this selection box.

(2) Click the [Display Start Date] button on the main screen to display the calendar dialog shown below. Specify the start date in the calendar: the seven-day schedule that includes this start date will be displayed in the Gantt chart display area.

(3) Select the [Browse] button on the main screen to display the Browse for List window. (4) Specify the line of data to be displayed on the main screen, then press the Enter key. The part name, work number, machining time, and notes of the highlighted part are entered on the main screen. (You can double-click the required data instead of pressing [Enter].)

(5) Enter the Order No. (6) Click the [Picture] button. The Open window will be displayed. (7) Specify the file containing the image data for display at Picture then click the [Open] button.

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IT WORK LIST

Note 1: Only data in the bit map (bmp) format can be displayed. The photograph of the workpiece will be displayed in the Picture display area, together with the image data filename.

Note 2: The size of the image displayed is 166 pixels vertically by 245 pixels horizontally. Images bigger than this are displayed reduced. (8) Enter the Start Date. (9) Enter the Start Time. (10) Enter the Quantity of the part. When the entry is made at Quantity, the machining completion time is calculated and automatically entered. The entered value can be corrected manually. (11) Correct the Complete Date. (12) Correct the Complete Time. (13) Click the [Color] button. The Color window shown below will be displayed. Select the display color and click [OK].

(14) Finally, click the [Addition] button to display the block in the Gantt chart display area. This completes one data entry operation.

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Entering part data (direct entry)

The previous section describes the method for data entry using the registered part list. section explains the method for direct entry by manual operation.

< Procedure > (1) Enter the Part Name for the part. (2) Enter the Order No. (3) Enter the Work No. Note 1: For Work No., a character-string of up to 32 characters, including numbers (0 to 9), alphabets (A to Z), and symbols (_, ., + and ), can be entered. Note 2: If only a number is used for Work No., entry is possible only within the range of 1 to 99999999. (4) Enter the Time Study. (5) Click the [Picture] button. The Open window will be displayed. Specify the file containing the image data for display at Picture then click the [Open] button. (6) The photograph of the workpiece is displayed in the Picture display area, together with the image data filename. (7) Enter the Start Date. (8) Enter the Start Time. (9) Enter the Quantity of the part. When the entry is made at Quantity, the machining completion time is calculated and automatically entered. The entered value can be corrected manually. (10) Correct the Complete Date. (11) Correct the Complete Time. (12) Click the [Color] button. The Color window will be displayed. Select the display color and click [OK]. (13) Enter the Notes for the workpiece. (14) Finally, click the [Addition] button to display the block in the Gantt chart display area. This completes one data entry operation.

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IT WORK LIST

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Editing part data

The method for editing part schedule data that has already been set is explained here. < Procedure > (1) Using the move operation buttons (arrows), select the data to be edited from the saved data and display it in the detailed data area.

(2) Edit the data. (3) Click the [Edit] button. The block will be displayed in Gantt chart form. Remark: Note: The data is saved when the [Edit] button is clicked. If the time after the edition overlaps with another block, a warning message is displayed.

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Deleting part data

The method for deleting part schedule data that has already been set is explained here. < Procedure > (1) Select the data to be deleted from the saved data and display it in the detailed data area. (2) Click the [Delete] button. A confirmation dialog will be displayed. (3) Select [Yes] to delete the specified data. Select [No] to cancel deletion. The deleted data will be cleared from the Gantt chart.

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IT WORK LIST

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Entering Weekly Messages

Enter the message to be displayed in the Weekly Message display area of the Active Monitor. The displayed message remains unchanged even if the editing start date is changed.

SAFETY FIRST Always be careful and attentive.

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Outputting Work Lists

The Work List, Active Monitor message, image data and estimated machining time are output. The purpose of these output operations is to ensure that the operator can check the work list at the e-Tower. There are two methods for outputting work lists: output via a network, and output using a USB memory. The data is output under the filenames indicated in the table below.
Table 4-4 Work list file names Filename schedule.sch message.txt .bmp ( indicates the work number.) timestudy.sch Data Work list Weekly message Image data Estimated machining time

Network

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e-Tower PC Office PC

USB memory
1. Output via a network < Procedure > (1) Select [File] [Output Work List] from the menu bar to display the work list output window.

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IT WORK LIST

(2) Under Entire Network, locate the e-Tower PC to which the data is to be output. Tower folder of the e-Tower PC and click [OK].

Select the

(3) Click the Read IT work lists button 2. Output using a USB memory < Procedure >

of the Active Monitor to read the work list.

(1) Select [File] [Output Work List] from the menu bar to display the work list output window. (2) Select Removable Disk and click [OK].

(3) In the parameter setting window (function path) of the Active Monitor, set the Removable Disk (E:) as the folder name for reading the IT work list. For the setting method, see 8-7 Function Path Window. (4) Click the Read IT work lists button of the Active Monitor to read the IT work list.

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ACTIVE MONITOR

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ACTIVE MONITOR
Outline
The Active Monitor offers the following functions: ! ! It connects managers, operators, and machines. It allows operators to acquaint themselves with the machining instructions by reading the work lists created by the manager in the IT Work List and displaying them on the screen. The Active Monitor also receives machine information from the NC units (MAZATROL MATRIX, hereafter MATRIX) via the network; it displays the operating statuses and machining progress of the machines on the screen, and informs operators of events such as alarms and completion of machining by means of voice messages.

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Starting display When the e-Tower is started, the screen shown below is displayed. When the power to the NC unit is switched ON, the screen display switches to the screen in Fig. 5-2.

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e-Tower starting screen

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ACTIVE MONITOR

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Display at NC power ON
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Screen displayed at NC power ON

Table 5-1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

Data displayed when NC unit is switched ON Item Weekly message Part name of the selected workpiece Order No. of the selected workpiece Selected work No. Quantity of the selected workpiece completed Planned quantity of the selected workpiece Image of the selected workpiece Notes on the selected workpiece Current time Part name for the work list Work No. of the work list. Start time for the work list Planned quantity to be machined in the work list Quantity of workpieces whose machining is completed Machining status of the work list (machining completed, machining in progress, blank) Page in worklist / Total number of pages Menu buttons (For details, see chapter 6 MENU BUTTONS.) (Note) (Note) (Note) Description

Work No. Finish Plan Part Name WNo. Start Time Plan Fin. Sts. Page

Note:

Not displayed if not set on the IT Work List.

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ACTIVE MONITOR

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Display when an alarm occurs

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Screen display when an alarm occurs

Table 5-2 No. 1 2 3

Details of data displayed when an alarm occurs Description

Alarm number Alarm message, alarm cause Alarm reset method (See Remark.)

Remark:

If more than one alarm occurs at the same time, the alarm with the lowest alarm number is displayed. The next alarm is displayed when the one currently displayed has been reset.

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ACTIVE MONITOR

Voice Messages
The Active Monitor plays the voice messages in the table below to the operator.
Table 5-3 List of voice messages Circumstances When an alarm has occurred at the NC When machining has finished When the time indicated below has elapsed after cycle start: Time indicated for time study in the work list Parameter-set time before completion of machining At cycle start, and when periodical maintenance is due (see Example 1) At cycle start when it is anticipated that periodical maintenance will become necessary before machining finishes (see Example 2) Voice Message Alarm occurred. The machining was finished. The machining will be finished soon. Maintenance check, please. Maintenance warning will occur, in cycle.

Example 1:

When the set time has been reached for one or more of the items on the MAINTENANCE CHECK screen at the NC unit

Here, the set time of 100 hours for item 1 CHECK GUIDE WAY LUB-OIL has been reached, so the voice message Maintenance check, please. is played. Example 2: Prediction based on the time study time in the work list and the set times for periodical maintenance.

Assume that the machining time after cycle start for Part Name : Type A Engine 3rd. WNo. : 3010 is two hours.

It is detected here that the set time for check item 1 CHECK GUIDE WAY LUB-OIL (100 hours) will be reached during machining, so the voice message Maintenance warning will occur, in cycle is played.

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ACTIVE MONITOR

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Key Operations
The following key operations are possible while this screen is active. If the keys do not function, click the mouse and try again.

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Cursor keys (, , , ), page keys (PageUp, PageDown)

Item selection

Move with the cursor keys

Switch with the page keys

Fig. 5-4

Cursor keys (, , , ), page keys (PageUp, PageDown)

Use the cursor keys to select items (the cursor can be moved inside the displayed work list only). If the work list comprises more than one page, display other pages with the page keys.

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ACTIVE MONITOR

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Enter key
This key is used to view detailed work list information. First select the required item in the work list with the cursor keys, then press the Enter key to display all the information entered on the IT Work List for that item in a window. You can also display the window for any item in the work list by double-clicking on that item.

Click the Enter key here. Or, double-click at this location.

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Fig. 5-5 Enter key

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ACTIVE MONITOR Table 5-4 Data displayed with Enter key No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Item Part Name Order Name Work No. Time Study Notes Plan Start Date Start Time Complete Date Complete Time Finish Start Date Start Time Complete Date Complete Time Part name in the work list Part number in the work list Work No. in the work list Machining time in the work list Part name in the work list Notes in the work list Planned quantity in the work list Start date in the work list Start time in the work list Completion date in the work list Completion time in the work list Quantity completed in the work list Start date in the results Start time in the results Completion date in the results Completion time in the results Details

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Screen operations

Click on an item in the work list while the window is displayed to display the data for that item in the window. You can also select other items with the cursor keys and page keys and refer to the detailed data for the selected item at any time.

Move with the cursor keys

Click [Finish] to close the window.

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ACTIVE MONITOR

Menu Bar
The following options are included in the menu bar.
Item in Menu Bar Available Options File Read IT Work List Clear IT Work List End Parameter Common Communication Voice Mobile Messenger Function Path Common2 Help Version

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File
Read IT Work List Select this item to read the IT work lists in the folder specified in the parameters. 2. Clear IT Work List Select this item to clear the IT work list displayed on the screen. 3. End Select this item to exit the Active Monitor.

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Parameter
For details on parameters, see 8 PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS.

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Help
Select this item to display the version information.

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MENU BUTTONS

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MENU BUTTONS
Outline
This chapter explains the functions of the menu buttons that are displayed beneath the screens.

Menu buttons

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Position of menu buttons

There are twelve menu buttons and they are assigned the functions indicated below.
Read IT work lists 6-2 Digital manual 6-3 Virtual training 6-4 Simulated ATC recovery 6-5 ATC recovery 6-6

In-machine camera (machining area video) 6-7 In-machine camera (ATC video) 6-7 Periodical maintenance 6-8 Alarm search 6-9 Extended function 6-10
Fig. 6-2 Details of menu buttons

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MENU BUTTONS

Read IT Work Lists

Click this menu button to read the work lists created in the IT Work List.

Fig. 6-3

Read IT Work Lists error message

If there are no work lists in the folder set in the parameters, the message window indicated above is displayed. If this happens, create a work list on the IT Work List screen and transfer it to the folder. (In the standard settings, the folder where the IT work list is saved is C:\Tower\list in the C drive of the e-Tower PC, but this destination folder can be changed in the parameters. For details, see 8-7 Function Path Window.)

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Digital Manual
Click this menu button to refer to the digital manual.

Select the required manual.

Click [CLOSE] to close the window.

Display manuals on next page.

Fig. 6-4

Digital manual

The digital manual comprises digital editions of all the manuals including the instruction manual, maintenance manual, parameter list, and programming manual. Because these manuals are available in data form, required information can be located quickly without searching through a thick paper manual. (AdobeAcrobatReader is used.) Note: Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Corp.

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6-4

Virtual Training
Click this menu button to receive explanations on operating procedures from Mazak customer assisting staff.

Part drawing

Create program

Prepare fixture setting

Mount workpiece

Automatic operation

Return to virtual training start screen

Replayed from the clicked location

Click [CLOSE] to close the EXPLAIN window.

Move one step ahead Move one step back Return to start Open the closed EXPLAIN window. End virtual training

Pause
Fig. 6-5 Virtual training

Play

Mute

Cancel muting

The process flow from part drawing to automatic operation is explained in the following five sections: Part Drawing, Program Creation, Preparing the Fixture, Mounting the Workpiece, and Automatic Operation.

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6-5

MENU BUTTONS

Simulated ATC Recovery

Click this menu button to realistically recreate the ATC and associated mechanisms in a 3D animation. The animation will give you an understanding of the structure and operation of the ATC and allow you to virtually experience the procedure for recovering ATC operation.
Mute Cancel muting

Click to switch to pallet change. (e-1060V only)

Change the viewpoint for the ATC movie

Slow down the ATC movie Click to start recovery operation (displayed only when the emergency stop button has been clicked). Click to stop the ATC movie.

Click [CLOSE] to close the window.

Return to start
Fig. 6-6 Simulated ATC recovery

Play

Pause

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6-6

ATC Recovery
Click this menu button to display the recovery procedure from the point where ATC operation has been stopped part way through for some reason.

Mute

Cancel muting

Click [CLOSE] to close the window.

Fig. 6-7

ATC recovery

Note:

This function is an aid to recovering ATC operation only; it cannot actually recover ATC operation. If it is not possible to recover ATC operation, contact Mazak Technical Center or Technology Center.

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6-7

MENU BUTTONS

Machining Status Monitor Camera/ATC Monitor Camera

Two cameras are mounted inside the machine; one to monitor the machining conditions and the other to monitor the ATC. 1. Machining area video Click this menu button to display the video feed from the machining area camera. Click the menu button to reduce the display to its minimum size.
Tilts the camera and changes its angle (zoom is possible). Click to switch to minimum display size.

Click to exit. Click to switch to maximum display size. Click to exit.

Minimum display size Fig. 6-8 Machining area video

Maximum display size

2.

ATC video Click this menu button to display the video feed from the ATC camera. Click the menu button to reduce the display to its minimum size.

Tilts the camera and changes its angle (zoom is possible).

Click to switch to minimum display size.

Click to exit. Click to switch to maximum display size. Click to exit.

Minimum display size Fig. 6-9 ATC video

Maximum display size

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3.

Changing the IP address of monitor camera IP addresses are set as indicated below for the individual monitor cameras before shipping.
IP Address Machining area monitor camera ATC area monitor camera 192.168.0.41 192.168.0.31 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 255.255.255.0

To change the IP address, follow the procedure indicated below. Note: If the setting is changed incorrectly, displaying the video feed from the monitor camera may be disabled. Therefore, changing of the setting is allowed only by a person having sufficient knowledge on network.

< Procedure > (1) Turn off the power supply to the PC of the e-Tower. (2) Turn off the power supply to the NC. (3) Turn off the power supply to the machine. (4) Turn on the power supply to the machine. (5) Turn on the power supply to the PC of the e-Tower. (6) Run the dedicated application program installed in the PC of the e-Tower. C:\tool\webcamera\BBHCM511\EasyConfig.exe

Click [Yes].

Confirm that a check mark is entered only in the checkbox of Private networks, such as my home or work network and then click [Allow access].

10

The screen as shown above will be displayed. for a while.

Wait

When the display on the screen changes as shown above, select the camera for which the IP address should be changed in the list shown at the top of the screen.

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MENU BUTTONS

11

12

Click [Execute].

Click [OK].

13

14
Input IP address

Input subnet mask

Click [Manual Setup].

The Manual Setup screen is displayed. Input the IP address and the subnet mask, and click [Save].

15

16

Click [Close] when the message as shown above is displayed.

Click [Close].

Note:

If the screen as shown above is displayed, follow the steps above again from step (1) Turn off the power supply to the PC of the eTower.

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(17) Open the text files indicated below in memo pad and change the IP address.
For the minimized display Machining area monitor camera ATC area monitor camera C:\Tower\Camera1s.txt C:\Tower\Camera2s.txt For the maximized display C:\Tower\Camera1.txt C:\Tower\Camera2.txt

Example: Text file Camera1.txt, for the maximized display of video feed from the machining area monitor camera Overwrite the underlined 192.168.0.41 by the new IP address and save the text. http://192.168.0.41/ViewerFrame?Mode=Motion

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MENU BUTTONS

Periodical Maintenance
Click this menu button for explanations of the locations and procedures for periodical maintenance at each interval (daily, weekly, monthly, six-monthly, annual).

Switch between machine front and rear.

2 3

Click [CLOSE] to close the window.

Fig. 6-10

Periodical Maintenance screen

< Procedure > (1) Click [Daily]. (See 1 in the figure)

(2) Locations subject to daily maintenance are enclosed in red boxes. (See 2 in the figure) (3) Click one of these: Checking the magazine shifter oil level. (See 3 in the figure)

(4) An explanation of the method for checking the oil level of the magazine shifter unit is displayed. (See 4 in the figure) To exit the explanation, click the implementation interval (Daily/Weekly/Monthly/6-monthly/ Annual) to return to the previous screen.

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6-9

Alarm Search
Click this menu button to search for information on an NC alarm using the NC alarm number as the key. Note that when an alarm occurs at the NC, this Alarm Monitor screen is automatically displayed at the e-Tower so that the operator can view the alarm details.
2

Click [CLOSE] to close the window.

Fig. 6-11

Alarm Monitor screen

< Procedure > (1) Click on [?]. (See 1 in the figure) (2) Input the NC alarm number whose details are sought. (Example: 11) (See 2 in the figure)

(3) Press the Enter key to display the details of the alarm.

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MENU BUTTONS

6-10 Extended Function

Click this menu button to use the extended functions of the e-Tower.

Click to start the Cyber Monitor. Click to display the operation manual for the Cyber Monitor.

Click [CLOSE] to close the window.

Fig. 6-12

Extended Function screen

< Extended function > Cyber Monitor (Mazak operation result compilation software) The Cyber Monitor keeps track the machine operating status real time and is used for managing the operation of the machine through the display of operating status in graph. For details, click the [Operation Manual (Cyber Monitor)] for reference.

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7-1

MOBILE MESSENGER
Outline
The Mobile Messenger has the following functions. ! The Mobile Messenger receives machine operation status information and alarm signals from the MAZATROL MATRIX (hereafter MATRIX), and allows inquiries about operation status reports and machine statuses to be made from handheld terminals (This inquiry function is effective inside Japan only.)

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Report Functions
Reports can be sent to up to four handheld terminals using Internet mail. These reports can also be received at any PC with Internet mail capability. The functions available are indicated in the table below.
Table 7-1 No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 List of report functions Description Report sent to the handheld terminal on receipt of the machining completion notification signal at the NC unit Report to indicate that machining will soon finish, sent to the handheld terminals a few minutes before completion of machining Report sent to the handheld terminals on occurrence of machine alarms specified in advance by the user Report sent to the handheld terminals on resetting of machine alarms specified in advance by the user Report sent to the handheld terminals when an alarm is not reset within a fixed time after its occurrence Report sent to the handheld terminals when the rapid traverse override is reduced during automatic operation Report Name Cycle Finish Soon Cycle Fin. Alarm Occur Alarm Cleared Alarm not clear Rapid Override downed report

Note:

Since the reports are sent by Internet mail, they may not be received immediately.

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MOBILE MESSENGER

7-2-1
1.

Machining completion report (Cycle Finish)

Transmission timing During operation in the memory and tape modes, a machining completion report is sent immediately on completion of machining of each part and on completion of the total planned quantity of parts. You can set whether or not reports are sent in each of these cases in the Common2 parameter setting window. The screen displayed for parts in the work list is different than that for parts that are not in the work list. 2. Mail display for completion of machining of parts in the work list
Cycle Finish INTEe410H 08:55 Part Name: Column for VARIAXIS200 Work No.: 7001 Finish: 6 Plan: 25 Cycle Finish 1 Part Name: 2 3

Work No.: Finish: Plan:

4 5 6

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6

Item Machine name Time Machine name Work number Completed quantity (result data) Planned quantity

Fig. 7-1

Mail display for completion of machining of parts in the work list

3.

Mail display for completion of machining of parts that are not in the work list
Cycle Finish INTEe410H 08:55 Part Name: BLOCK Cycle Finish 1 Part Name: 2 3

Work No.: 1201

Work No.:

No. 1 2 3 4

Item Machine name Time Program comment Work number

Fig. 7-2

Mail display for completion of machining of parts that are not in the work list

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1.

Nearing machining completion report (Soon Cycle Fin.)

Transmission timing This report is sent a few minutes before the completion of machining of a part in memory or tape mode operation. You can select the number of minutes before completion that the report is sent, and whether the report is sent or not, in the Common2 parameter setting window. 2. Mobile telephone mail display
Soon Cycle Fin. INTEe410H 08:55 Part Name: Column for VARIAXIS200 Work No.: 7001 Finish: 6 Plan: 25 Soon Cycle Fin. 1 Part Name: 2 3

Work No.: Finish: Plan:

4 5 6

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6
Fig. 7-3

Item Machine name Time Part name Work number Completed quantity (result data) Planned quantity
Mail display for nearing machining completion report

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1.

Alarm occurrence report (Alarm Occur)

Transmission timing This report is sent when an alarm occurs. You can set whether or not an alarm occurrence report is sent for each alarm number in the Common2 parameter setting window. 2. Mobile telephone mail display
Alarm Occur INTEe410H 08:55 No. 395 ATC error Alarm Occur 1 3 4 2

No. 1 2 3 4
Fig. 7-4

Item Machine name Time Alarm number Alarm message

Mail display for alarm occurrence report

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MOBILE MESSENGER

7-2-4
1.

Alarm reset report (Alarm Cleared)

Transmission timing This report is sent when an alarm is reset. You can set whether or not alarm reset reports are sent in the Common2 parameter setting window. 2. Mobile telephone mail display
Alarm Cleared INTEe410H 08:55 No. 395 ATC error Alarm Cleared 1 3 4 2

No. 1 2 3 4
Fig. 7-5

Item Machine name Time Reset alarm No. Alarm message

Mail display for alarm reset report

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1.

Alarm not reset report (Alarm not clear)

Transmission timing This report is sent if an alarm has not been reset a fixed time after its occurrence. You can set this fixed time, and the number of reports sent, in the Mobile Messenger parameter setting window. You can set whether or not Alarm not clear reports are sent in the Common2 parameter setting window. 2. Mobile telephone mail display
Alarm not clear INTEe410H 08:55 The alarm is not canceled. Alarm not clear 1 3 2

No. 1 2 3
Fig. 7-6

Item Machine name Time Message

Mail display for alarm not reset report

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7-2-6
1.

Override reduction report (Rapid Override downed report)

Transmission timing Override reduction reports are sent in the following circumstances: ! ! ! When the rapid traverse override changes to a value under 100% during automatic operation When automatic operation is started at a rapid traverse override setting lower than 100% When the rapid traverse override value is changed to a value other than 100% during automatic operation, e.g. 25% 50% or 50% 25%

You can set whether override reduction reports are sent or not in the Common2 parameter setting window. 2. Mobile telephone mail display
Rapid Override downed report INTEe410H 08:55 Rapid Override downed. Rapid Override downed report 1 3 2

No. 1 2 3
Fig. 7-7

Item Machine name Time Message

Mail display for override reduction report

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MOBILE MESSENGER

Available in Japan only

Inquiry Function (Available in Japan Only)

e-Tower converts various types of data into a homepage format and transfers this data via the Internet to the customer's web server. Customers can see the statuses of their machines by accessing the homepage created in this way from their mobile phones. Due to differences in the services provided by mobile phone companies, the inquiry function is only available in Japan at the time of writing (March 2002). The functions provided are listed in the table below.
Table 7-2 Inquiry function Description Indicates the machine operating status and operation mode Indicates the state of progress with the work for one day Indicates a simple schedule for the operation of a machine over one day Indicates a list of parts with machining results in an Internet web server Report Name Machine operating status display (Machine Status) Work progress report (Work Progress) Schedule display (Schedule) Estimated machining time (Time Study)

7-3-1
1.

Menu page
Address Enter http://WEB server address/machine name.htm on an i-mode capable mobile phone to gain access to the menu page shown below. For example if the web server address specified by the contracted provider is http://www.mazak.ne.jp/~tower and INTEe650H is set as the machine name, the address will be http://www.mazak.co.jp/~tower/INTEe650H.htm. By bookmarking the menu page, you can access it easily. Consult the instruction manual provided with your mobile phone for details on bookmarking websites. 2. Screen display on mobile phones
INTEe410H 1 2 Machine Status Work Progress Schedule Time Study 3 4 5 6 Machine name Line Link to Machine Status Link to Work Progress Link to Schedule Link to Time Study B. Go to machine operating status screen C. Go to work progress screen D. Go to schedule screen E. Go to estimated machining time

Fig. 7-8 Menu page display

3.

Update timing ! ! Information is updated when the [Upload] button is pressed on the initial start and setting screens. Updates are performed at 12:00 midnight every day, or at the interval set in the Mobile Messenger parameter setting window.

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7-3-2
1.

Machine Status screen

Available in Japan only

Screen display on mobile phones (when the machine power is ON)

Machine Status 08:55 1 2 3 INTEe410H Column for VARIAXIS200 4 5 Machine operation status Update time Running status (Remark) Machine name Program comment

Work No. :7001

Work number

[Work Progress] [Menu]

7 8

Link to Work Progress (for "today") Link to Menu page

Fig. 7-9 Machine Status screen (when power is ON)

2.

Screen display on mobile phones (when the machine power is OFF)

Machine Status 08:55 INTEe410H Power off 1 2 3 4 Machine operation status Update time Machine name Indicates that the power is OFF

[Work Progress] [Menu]

Fig. 7-10

5 6

Link to Work Progress (for today) Link to Menu page

Machine Status screen (when power is OFF)

Remark:

The operation mode indications are as follows.

Tricolor indicator lamp image Only green lit Only yellow lit Only red lit Nothing lit
Fig. 7-11

Automatic operation in progress Waiting for completion of machining Stopped by an alarm Manual mode effective

Operation mode indications

3.

Update timing This information is updated at the interval set in the parameter setting window (range: 1 - 60 minutes).

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1.

Work Progress screen

Screen display on mobile phones
Work Progress 12/27 INTEe410H Work Progress 2 1 1 2 Date Machine name

Available in Japan only

Part Name: TypeA Engine 1st Not Started 0/3 Completion 11:59

Part Name

1 2

Part name Operation status (not started/machining/completed) Quantity completed / planned quantity Planned machining completion time / machining completion time

2 Completion

3 4

3 4

Part Name: TypeA Engine 2nd Machining 2/3 Completion 15:11

Part Name: TypeA Engine 3rd Completed 3/3 Completion 18:59

<< [Menu] >> [Schedule]

2 4

1 2 3 4

Link to previous day Link to Menu page Link to next page Link to Schedule (for "today")

Fig. 7-12

Work Progress screen

2.

Update timing ! ! ! This information is updated when a part in the machining schedule is completed. It is also updated at 12:00 midnight every day, or at the interval set in the Mobile Messenger setting window. It is also updated when the Read IT Work List function of the Active Monitor is selected.

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1.

Schedule screen
Screen display on mobile phones
Schedule 12/27 INTEe410H Schedule 2 1 1 2 Date Machine name

Available in Japan only

00 01

1 2

Time (hour) Schedule Time zones where a plan is fixed are indicated by (squares). Each represents 10 minutes. When a plan of 20 minutes or longer is fixed, the time before cannot be filled in with blanks so _ (underscores) are used instead.

09 10 11

23

<< [Menu] >> [Work Progress]

2 4

1 2 3 4

Link to previous day Link to Menu page Link to next page Link to Work Progress (for today)

Fig. 7-13

Schedule screen

2.

Update timing ! ! This information is updated at 12:00 midnight every day or at the interval set in the parameter setting window (Mobile Messenger). It is also updated when the Read IT Work List function of the Active Monitor is selected.

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7-3-5
1.

Time Study screen

Registration at the web server The procedure for registering the estimated machining time data at the customer's web server is explained here. < Procedure > (1) Register the data in the part list in the IT Work List. (2) Execute Output Work List on the IT Work List screen. (When you do this, the part list data is output as the estimated machining time data.) (3) Execute the Read IT Work List function of the Active Monitor. (When you do this, the estimated machining time data is registered in the web server.) 2. Screen display on mobile phones
Time Study INTEe410H Time Study 1 1 Machine name

Part Name: Column for VARIAXIS200 00:42:13

Part Name:

1 2

Part name Machining time

<< [Menu] >>

1 2 3

Link to previous page Link to Menu page Link to next page

Fig. 7-14

Time Study screen

3.

Update timing This information is updated when the Read IT Work List function of the Active Monitor is selected.

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8-1

PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS

Displaying the Parameter Setting Windows
Display the parameter setting windows at the e-Tower to set the parameters. displaying the parameter setting windows is explained below. < Procedure > (1) Move the mouse to the upper part of the screen: the menu bar will appear. The procedure for

Click [Parameter] in the menu bar and select the required parameter setting window.

Fig. 8-1

Screen with menu bar displayed

(2) If the screen shown below is displayed, click the minimize button at the top right of the screen to switch to the Active Monitor main screen.

Click the minimize button.

Fig. 8-2

Switching to the Active Monitor main screen

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8-2

PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS

Interpreting the Parameter Lists

The parameter lists are presented in the format shown below.
Table 8-1 Interpreting the parameter list Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 2 1 4 3 5 6 Units Explanation

1: Chart number or address 2: Name of the parameter 3: Meaning of the parameter 4: Condition under which the value after the change becomes effective Example 1: Items where the indication is OK: The newly set value comes into effect immediately when [OK] is selected in the window. Example 2: Items where the indication is Adapt/OK: The newly set value comes into effect immediately when [Adapt] or [OK] is selected in the window. Example 3: Items where the indication is Restart: The newly set value becomes effective on restarting the Active Monitor after temporarily exiting it. 5: Units for the parameter setting 6: Explanation of the parameter

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8-3

Common Window
This section explains: ! ! ! 1. How to set the display language for all screens and windows How to set the format for displayed dates How to set the timing for the Soon Cycle Fin. report

Displayed data

1 2 3

2.

Details of the displayed data

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 1 Language Selects the display language for all screens and windows Restart 2 Calendar Selects the format for the date Allows selection of the format for the current date at the bottom of the Active Monitor screen, and the Start Time in the work list. 0: Year (4 digits) / month / day 1: Month / day / year (4 digits) 2: Day / month / year (4 digits) Units 0: Metric system (English) 3: French 4: Italian 1: Japanese 2: German 99: Inch system (English) Explanation

OK

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PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 3 Units When the setting is other than 0: The Soon Cycle Fin. report is sent based on the time study time in the work list, the before time parameter setting, and the actual time required for machining. The following condition must be met: (Time Study time in the work list Before Time) < actual machining time Before Time: Parameter setting Explanation

Before Time(sec) Sets the number of seconds before completion of machining that the Soon Cycle Fin. report is sent

Actual machining time: Total operating time from cycle start Note: The timing of the Soon Cycle Fin. report is subject to change under the following conditions: When there is a discrepancy between the time study time in the work list and the actual machining time When the actual machining time is different from usual because the override is changed during automatic operation When the actual machining time is different from usual due to feed hold or a single block stop during automatic operation When the setting is 0: OK Seconds Soon Cycle Fin. is reported at the timing the NC unit reads the END unit.

3.

Screen operations ! ! Click [OK] to set the changed parameter information. Click [Cancel] to close the window without changing the parameter settings.

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8-4

Communication Window
This section explains how to set the parameters relating to communications with the NC unit (MAZATROL MATRIX, hereafter MATRIX). 1. Displayed data

1 2 3 4

5 MFMSO-MC1 6 7

2.

Explanation of the displayed data

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 1 Units Normally, select [Default] to set the default setting. Explanation

Send Port Number Number of the port used to send data to the NC unit (MATRIX) Restart

Receive Port Number Number of the port used to receive data from the NC unit (MATRIX) Restart

Normally, select [Default] to set the default setting.

Time Out(msec) Timeout time for communications with the NC unit (MATRIX) Restart

Normally, select [Default] to set the default setting.

Interval(msec) Sets the interval between one communication with the NC unit (MATRIX) and the next Restart

Normally, select [Default] to set the default setting.

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Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 5 Units Example setting: MFMS0-MC1 Explanation

Computer Name Computer name of the NC unit (MATRIX) in the network Restart IP address IP address of the NC unit (MATRIX) Restart

If the default setting does not agree with your network environment, change this setting after consulting the network administrator.

Example setting:

192.168.0.10

If the default setting does not agree with your network environment, change this setting after consulting the network administrator.

Receive Port Number Number of the communications port used by the NC unit (MATRIX) Restart

Normally, select [Default] to set the default setting.

3.

Screen operations ! ! ! When you select [Default], the default settings are set for parameters other than Computer Name and IP address. Normally, use the default settings. Click [OK] to set the changed parameter information. Click [Cancel] to close the window with changing the parameter settings.

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8-5

Voice Window
This section explains how to set parameters relating to voice synthesis. It also explains how to test the voice reading function. 1. Displayed data

1 2 3 10 4 5 6 7 8 9

2.

Explanation of the displayed data

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 1 Units 0: English 1: Japanese 2: German 3: French 4: Italian Explanation

Voice Language Selection of the language to be read Adapt/OK

Pith BaseLine Adjusts the voice pitch setting Adapt/OK Speed Adjusts the reading speed. Adapt/OK Volume Adjusts the volume of the voice. Adapt/OK Gender Selects the gender of the speaker Adapt/OK

The higher the numerical setting, the higher is the pitch.

The higher the numerical setting, the faster is the reading speed.

The higher the numerical setting, the louder is the voice.

0: Male

1: Female

HeadSize

The higher the numerical value, the clearer is the enunciation. (Setting not valid for Japanese)

Adapt/OK

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PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 7 Units The higher the numerical value, the greater is the fluctuation in pitch. (Setting not valid for Japanese) Adapt/OK 8 Roughness The higher the numerical value, the rougher is the enunciation. (Setting not valid for Japanese) Adapt/OK 9 Breathiness The higher the numerical value, the more breathy is the style of speech. (Setting not valid for Japanese) Adapt/OK 10 Voice Test This is the text to be read for the voice test. Adapt/OK Explanation

Pitch Fluctuation

3.

Screen operations ! ! Click [Adapt] to set the changed parameter information. Click [Default] to set the default settings for the voice type. Normally, the default settings can be used without problems. To make fine adjustments, correct the default values according to your requirements. Click [OK] to set the changed parameter information and close the window. Click [Test] to read the text displayed in the Voice Test box. Click [Cancel] to close the window without changing the parameter settings. These settings do not affect the sound for the virtual training, simulated ATC recovery, ATC recovery, and maintenance eye menu buttons.

! ! ! !

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8-6
8-6-1

Mobile Messenger Window

Outline
This section explains how to set the communication parameters required to run the Mobile Messenger. 1. Displayed data

These are parameters for the inquiry function.

These are parameters for the report function.

The parameters required for the inquiry function are displayed in the upper part of the screen, and those required for the report function are displayed in the lower part of the screen. The inquiry function can only be used in Japan. An environment that allows connection to the Internet is required to use the inquiry function; for example a contract with an Internet service provider or communications equipment such as a broad band router.

! !

2.

Screen operations ! ! ! Select [Files upload] to transfer data such as video data to an FTP server. select this option when using the inquiry function for the first time. Select [SET] to set the changed parameter information. Select [Cancel] to close the window without changing the parameter settings. You must

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PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS

8-6-2
1.

Report function
Displayed data
1 2 3

5 4 8 9 10 11 6 7

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2.

Explanation of the displayed data

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 1 Protocol System for mail transmission OK 2 If an alarm is not reset within a fixed time after its occurrence, an Alarm not clear report is sent. The reporting interval and number of reports are set for this parameter. As an example, the relationship between the reporting interval and number of reports when the reporting interval is 5 minutes and the number of reports is 3 is shown in the figure below. Units Set the default e-mail. Explanation

Alarm Unclear interval Indicates the interval at which Alarm not clear reports are sent (in minutes)

Alarm Unclear interval (min) Alarm occurrence 5 min. 5 min. 5 min. Time

1
OK 3 Minutes

2 Alarm Unclear times

Alarm Unclear times Number of times Alarm not clear reports are sent

If the alarm is reset part way through the report sequence, the remaining Alarm not clear reports are not sent.
Alarm occurrence Alarm reset Time

2 Alarm Unclear times

OK

Times

Receiver Address 1-4 Internet mail address(es) of the report mailing destination(s) OK

Set the Internet mail address(es) for reports to be sent to. Up to four addresses can be set.

POP Host Address Address of the mail server for receiving (POP server)

Enter the receiving mail server (POP server) address specified by the Internet service provider. If the receiving mail server and sending mail server are not the same, enter the address of the receiving server here. In addition to the usual format, the address can be entered in the IP address format.

OK 6 POP User ID

Example: (usual format) pop.mazak.ne.jp (IP address format) 172.20.27.164

Login name for the receiving server (POP server) OK

Enter the login name (mail account) used to log into the receiving mail server (POP server) specified by the Internet service provider.

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PARAMETER SETTING WINDOWS

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 7 Units Enter the password used to log in at the receiving mail server (POP server) specified by the Internet service provider. The entered characters are displayed as Explanation

POP Password Password for the receiving mail server (POP server) OK POP Port No. Port number used for communication with the receiving mail server (POP server) OK

Normally set as 110.

SMTP Host Address Address of the sending mail server (SMTP server)

Enter the address of the sending mail server (SMTP server) specified by the Internet service provider. If the receiving and sending mail servers are the same and only one address is set, enter that address. In addition to the usual format, the address can be entered in the IP address format.

OK 10 SMTP Port No.

Example: (Usual format) smtp.mazak.ne.jp (IP address format) 172.20.27.164

Normally set as 25.

Port number for communication with the sending mail server (SMTP server) OK 11 Enter the mail address specified by the Internet service provider. It is essential to enter the correct mail address, as specified. If you do not you may not be able to send mail.

Sender Address The mail address of the sender OK

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A setting example is given below. Information specified by the Internet service provider (#1)
No. 1 2 3 4 5 Item POP server Mail account Mail password SMTP server Mail address Data pop.mazak.ne.jp etower
3 1 2

yumegem smtp.mazak.ne.jp e410h@mazak.ne.jp

4

Information specified by the Internet service provider (#2)

No. 1, 4 2 3 5 Item Mail server Mail account Mail password Mail address Data mail.mazak.ne.jp etower yumegem e410h@mazak.ne.jp
4 1 2 3

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Inquiry function (available in Japan only)

Displayed data
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

2.

Explanation of the displayed data

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 1 Protocol Provides for selection of i-mode format and WAP format OK 2 Machine name Name of the machine Enter the name of the machine using up to 10 alphanumeric characters. Once the machine name is set here, it is incorporated as a part of the address used for accessing data on the Internet.
Example: If the home page address specified by the Internet service provider is http://www.mazak.ne.jp/~etower/ and the machine name is e-410H the address of the index page is http://www.mazak.ne.jp/~etower/e-410H.htm.

Explanation Units This sets the format for viewing data on the Internet. Set i-mode for this parameter.

OK 3 Machine No. Machine number OK 4

This is a unique number set to distinguish an individual machine. Only the WAP format can be used. Set the interval at which the machine operating status data is updated, in units of minutes. If you set 0 here the data is not updated.

Machine Status interval Interval in which the machine operating status data is updated OK Minutes

All data Update interval Interval in which all data is updated OK Minutes host Address of the FTP server

Set the interval at which data other than machine operating status data is updated. If you set 0 here the data is not updated.

Required to transfer machine status information to the web server using FTP. Enter the FTP server address specified by the Internet service provider here. In addition to the usual format, the address can be entered in the IP address format.
Example: (Usual format) ftp.mazak.ne.jp (IP address format) 172.20.27.164

OK

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Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 7 Units Enter the login name (web account) used when logging in to the FTP server specified by the Internet service provider. Explanation

FTP User ID Login name for the FTP server OK FTP Password Password for the FTP server OK FTP Port No. Port number used for communication with the FTP server OK FTP Initial Dir. Directory name after logging into the FTP server OK Files upload Transfers data to the FTP server OK

Enter the password used when logging in to the FTP server specified by the Internet service provider. The entered characters are displayed as . Normally set as 21.

10

Enter the directory name used when logging in to the FTP server specified by the Internet service provider.

11

Enter the directory name used when logging in to the FTP server specified by the Internet service provider.

A setting example is given below. Information specified from the Internet service provider.
No. 1 2 3 4 Item FTP server name Web account Web password Directory www.mazak.ne.jp etower yumegem /public_html Data

The settings in the window based on the data above are as follows.

1 2 3 4

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Function Path Window

This section explains how to set the name of the folder where the IT work list is read when the read IT work lists menu button 1. Displayed data is selected.

2.

Explanation of the displayed data

Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 1 IT Work List Folder name that reads the IT work list OK Set the folder name for reading the IT work list, giving the full path. Setting example: c:\data If nothing is set for this item, c:\Tower is set. Explanation

3.

Screen operations ! ! Click [OK] to set the changed parameter information. Set [Cancel] to close the window without changing the parameter settings.

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This window has the following functions: ! Settings to determine whether or not the Alarm occur report window is displayed, and whether or not voice reports and mail transfer are available, can be made for each NC alarm number. Settings to determine whether or not a window is displayed, and whether or not voice reports and mail transfer are available, can be made for Alarm cleared reports. Settings to determine whether or not voice reports and mail transfer are available can be made for Alarm nor clear reports, Rapid Override downed reports, and planned quantity completion reports. Settings to determine whether or not voice reports and mail transfer are available can be made for Soon Cycle Fin. and Cycle Finish reports. A setting to determine whether or not voice reports are played when periodical maintenance becomes necessary can be made.

! !

! !

1.

Displayed data

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2.

Explanation of the displayed data

No. 1 2 Address Bit data Item Data This is the address of the NC alarm numbers and functions. These are the parameters for entry of bit data.

(1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Voice reports Bit 1: Alarm window display Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4
3 Number of pages Indication of the page currently displayed and the total number of pages a/b a: Page currently displayed b: Total number of pages

3.

Data registration A. Pages 1 - 30 Each address corresponds to an NC alarm number, and a setting to indicate the function that is executed on occurrence of the alarm is made for each alarm number. The example here shows the case where bit data 11000001 is set for address 402:

11 000001
Bit 0: Voice reports Bit 1: Alarm window display Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4

When alarm No. 402 ILLEGAL NUMBER INPUT occurs, a voice alarm report is played but no alarm window is displayed. The entered mail is sent to mail addresses 3 and 4. (If the mail address field is blank, no mail is sent.)

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B.

Page 31 Each address sets the sets parameters relating to report functions other than occurrence reports.
Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 001 Alarm Cleared report Sets the function executed when an alarm that has occurred is reset. Explanation

(1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Voice reports Bit 1: Alarm window display Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4
If the report function is invalid at the address of the alarm No. that has occurred, the report is not issued. For example, if the bit data at address 402 is 00000010 - in other words if the setting is for the alarm window to be displayed without issuing a voice report - even if the voice report is made effective at address 001 no voice report will be played when an alarm is reset.

OK 002 Alarm not clear report Sets the mail adress(es) to which Alarm not clear alarms are to be sent.

It is not possible to make individual settings for each NC alarm number.

OK 003 Rapid Override downed report Sets the mail address(es) to which override reduction reports are to be sent.

(1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Not used Bit 1: Not used Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4 (1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Not used Bit 1: Not used Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4

OK 004 Soon Cycle Fin. report Sets the mail address(es) to which Soon Cycle Fin. reports are to be sent.

OK 005 Cycle Finish report Sets the mail address(es) for machining completion reports.

(1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Voice reports Bit 1: Not used Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4 (1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Voice reports Bit 1: Not used Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4

OK

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Item No. Meaning Condition for validity 006 Planned quantity completion report Sets the mail address(es) to which the machining completion report is sent when machining of the planned quantity is completed. OK 007 Periodical maintenance report Sets whether or not voice reports are played when a periodical maintenance alarm occurs in the time between cycle start and completion of machining. OK Explanation

(1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Not used Bit 1: Not used Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Report sent to mail address 1 Bit 5: Report sent to mail address 2 Bit 6: Report sent to mail address 3 Bit 7: Report sent to mail address 4

(1: Done 0: Not done) Bit 0: Voice reports Bit 1: Not used Bit 2: Not used Bit 3: Not used Bit 4: Not used Bit 5: Not used Bit 6: Not used Bit 7: Not used

4.

Screen operations ! ! ! ! Click [All Valid] to set the bits of all the addresses on the page to 1. Click [All Invali] to set the bits of all the addresses on the page to 0. Click [Adapt] to set the entered value. Click [OK] to set the entered value and close the window.

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